CAMPING AT THE SHOWGROUNDS

Make a Camping Reservation:  Schedule Camping with Hall Rental Director Sandie Quinones (408) 927-6647.  She will ensure that the camping reservation does not conflict with a Hall Rental.  Request that the bathrooms are unlocked.

You may be denied camping if parts of the showgrounds are already rented or if you are camping during a busy rental time.  It is recommended to camp during the weekends of an SCCHA event or during the week (Monday to Thursday).

• Camping is exclusively for Members and Guests who remain overnight with their horses.  You must have a horse in your group to camp.
• Identify a “Camp Leader” as the coordinator; ensure a member has a Gate Key to access the showgrounds.   Adult members may purchase a key to the gate at the monthly meeting from the Treasurer for $5.
• Member’s camp free. Guests pay horse camping fees outlined below. 
• Camping is confined to the area Southwest of the arena.  (In front of the Paddocks.)
• Minimize noise after 10pm.  Generators may operate between 6am and 10pm
• Bring your own: table and chairs; wheelbarrows/forks for manure management.
• Dry camping only (no water or electrical hookups).
• Water: There is non-potable water available for the horses; bring your own personal drinking/cooking water.
• Manure Management: Remove manure from paddocks and areas used (except the arena). Spread the manure in the open area in the Northwest corner of the facilities (behind arena). Don’t muck out trailers in parking areas. 
• Fire Management: Charcoal or propane fires allowed for cooking purposes (Elevated off the ground). No wood-burning Campfires. Propane fire pits allowed with Adult Member supervision. Make sure you have water and a fire extinguisher available. 

Guests: Fees, and Liability Release Waiver

A Guest must be accompanied by an adult member.   It is the responsibility of the Member to ensure that Guests read and follow the SCCHA Rules.  SCCHA Membership Overview _ Rules 2022.pdf  The Adult member is responsible for collecting fees and delivering the signed Liability Release Waiver to the Treasurer.  Cash or checks payable to SCCHA.  You can also pay fees via credit card at the club store https://horsemens.org/page-18055.  

Guests Camping: For each night stay, a Guest pays a camping fee of $10/person plus $15/horse.  NOTE: Camping Guests do not pay additional day use fees.

Guests visiting for the day (Not Camping):  Guests with horse activities pay a day use fee of $20, unless the fee is already paid within a specific Event/Rental.

Liability Release Waiver:   SCCHA Liability Release Waiver 2022.pdf

Where to Ride:  

The Santa Clara County Horsemen’s is located with  easy access to several parks:  Calero, Santa Teresa,  Rancho Canada Del Oro Open Space, Sierra Azul  Preserve, and Quicksilver.  

To ride out to Santa Teresa Park or San Vincente  (approx 1/2 mile), you have to ride on the left shoulder easement along McKean Road from SCCHA and cross over one large ditch. You can, of course, trailer a short way as well.